Herricane Graphics, Inc. v. Blinderman Construction Co.

Defendant, Blinderman Construction Company, Inc., appeals the judgment of the circuit court of De Kalb County denying its motion to confirm an arbitration award in its favor and granting the motion of plaintiff, Herricane Graphics, Inc., to vacate the award and enter judgment in its favor in the amount of $47,163. Defendant contends that the trial court exceeded its authority in vacating the arbitrator’s decision. Plaintiff cross-appeals the trial court’s failure to award plaintiff interest under the State Prompt Payment Act (Payment Act) (30 ILCS 540/0.01 et seq. (2002)) and the court’s…